Comments on: CD Laddering: Basic Cash Savings

By: 3 Reasons to Consider a CD Ladder | Highest CD Rates Info

3 Reasons to Consider a CD Ladder | Highest CD Rates Info — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:18:15 +0000

ladders have some advantages — especially if you want regular access to your money. With a CD ladder, you create a situation in which your CDs mature at regular intervals. When each CD matures, you

By: Laura Davis

Laura Davis — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:41:45 +0000

I currently have a large chunk of money invested in an 18 month CD. I think whenever it matures I’m going to try to start my own CD ladder. Although the savings don’t add up quite as high, you have access to part of your investment more frequently.

By: Are You Really Saving All You Can?

Are You Really Saving All You Can? — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:03:56 +0000

is possible to increase your savings to an emergency fund, or to a retirement account. However, you need to take the steps necessary to create a spending

By: How Will You Use Your Tax Refund?

How Will You Use Your Tax Refund? — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:45:51 +0000

If you don’t have consumer debt to pay off, you can add to your emergency fund, increasing your safety net. This is especially important if you had to dip into your emergency fun any time during the last recession. You can build your safety net by adding to a high-yield savings account, or setting up a CD ladder.

By: 3 Things You Should Know About 529 College Savings Plans

3 Things You Should Know About 529 College Savings Plans — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:05:46 +0000

it might be worth it to consider a college savings account with a relatively high yield, or a CD ladder. You might also consider buying tax-advantaged bonds (municipal bonds, for example) to give you a

By: Getting More from Your CDs

Getting More from Your CDs — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:05:19 +0000

of the ways to add a little stability and safety to your investment portfolio is to create a CD ladder that can help you keep your money in an investment that offers safety and relative liquidity.